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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Mandatory Safety Audits
Road Safety audit  is an essential part of any National Highway development project. RSA is carried out at different stages namely during design, construction and before issue of completion certificate of the project. Detailed guidelines for carrying out Road Safety audits and implementing the audit recommendations for National Highway Projects have been issued from time to time.
The Government of India has taken initiatives towards setting up of Trauma Care Facilities  along the national highways with an overall objective to bring down preventable deaths due to road accidents. During the 11th Five-year Plan, under the scheme namely ‘Assistance for Capacity Building for Developing Trauma Care Facilities in Govt. Hospitals on National Highways', financial assistance was provided to States/Union Territories  for upgrading/ strengthening trauma care facilities in identified Government Hospitals/Medical Colleges. The scheme continued during 12th Five Year Plan as 'Capacity Building for Developing Trauma Care Facilities in Government. The Programme continued beyond 12th Five Year Plan as ‘National Programme for Prevention and Management of Trauma and Burn Injuries' wherein Trauma Care Facilities identified during 11th and 12th Five Year Plan are being supported.
The Vehicles are over speeding beyond the limit even up to speeds of 150-160 Kmph in some cases and changing lanes or overtaking at such high speeds frequently, which led to accidents on the Bangalore – Mysore Access Controlled Highway.
Steps taken –
- Speed limit sign boards have been installed at regular intervals all along the Highway as per IRC guidelines.
- Additional informatory boards at all the entry-exit locations are also provided for the guidance to the travelers.
- 4 nos of route patrolling vehicles  are placed on the project stretch. Camera surveillance has been provided.
- Overhead informatory Variable Message Sign  have been provided to avoid over speeds and take utmost precautions to avoid accidents.
- 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers and other slow-moving vehicles like non-motorized vehicles, agricultural tractors  have been prohibited from using the Bangalore-Mysuru Access Controlled Highway.
- Road Safety Committee for safety inspection of Bengaluru-Mysuru Access Controlled Highway has been constituted by NHAI.
- The State Police Department has enforced speed limit with Interceptors.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply to the Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
Text of PM's address at G20 Summit, Session I : Global Economy and Global Health
Excellencies,
To fight the global corona pandemic, we have put forward the vision of ‘One Earth - One Health’ to the world. This vision can become a great strength for the world to deal with any such crisis in future.
Excellencies,
Playing the role of Pharmacy of the World, India has delivered medicines to over 150 countries. At the same time, we have put all our energies into accelerating vaccine research and manufacturing. In a short span of time, we have administered over one billion vaccine doses in India. By controlling the transmission of infection in one-sixth of the world's population, India has also contributed to making the world safer, and has reduced the chances of further mutation of the virus.
Excellencies,
This pandemic has alerted the world to the need for a reliable supply chain. Under these circumstances, India has emerged as a reliable manufacturing hub. And for this, India has given new impetus to bold economic reforms. We have further reduced the cost of doing business and increased innovation at every level.I invite the G-20 countries to make India their trusted partner in their economic recovery and supply chain diversification.
Excellencies,
Perhaps there is no aspect of life in which hasn’t been disrupted due to Covid. Even in such a difficult situation, India's IT-BPO sector did not allow a single second of disruption, worked round-the-clock to support the whole world. I am happy when during the meetings, leaders like you appreciate how India has played the role of a Trusted Partner. It also fills our younger generation with new enthusiasm. And this is because India brought unprecedented reforms related to work-from anywhere without wasting time.
Excellencies,
The 15% minimum corporate tax rate will prove to be a vital step in making the global financial architecture more fair. I myself suggested this at the 2014 G20 meeting. I thank G20 for making concrete progress in this direction. Economic recovery requires increased international movement. For this, we have to ensure mutual recognition of vaccine certificates issued by different countries.
Excellencies,
India has always been serious about its global obligations. Today, on this G20 platform, I want to tell you all that India is preparing to produce more than 5 billion vaccine doses for the world next year. This commitment of India will go a long way in preventing the global transmission of Corona.Therefore, it is necessary that Indian vaccines be recognized by WHO at the earliest.
Thank you.
DISCLAIMER: This is the approximate translation of Prime Minister’s remarks. Original remarks were delivered in Hindi.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President condoles the passing away of Shri Manohar Parrikar
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has condoled the passing away of the Chief Minister of Goa, Shri Manohar Parrikar. In a message, the Vice President said that Shri Parrikar was one of the most lovable and honest senior politicians of our country. He was a dynamic and dedicated individual who led life full of values and principles, he added.
Following is the text of Vice President's message:
"Deeply saddened to learn about the untimely passing away of the Chief Minister of Goa, Shri Manohar Parrikar.
He is one of the most lovable and honest senior politicians of our country. He was a dynamic and dedicated individual who led life full of values and principles.
In his passing, the nation in general and Goa in particular lost its proud son. My heartfelt condolences to members of his bereaved family and I pray for his soul rest in peace."
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 474
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 189.60 Crore
More than 12 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 189.60 Crore  today. More than more than 12 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10405433
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2nd Dose
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10020003
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Precaution Dose
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4863435
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18416246
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2nd Dose
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17545832
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Precaution Dose
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7768767
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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29663114
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2nd Dose
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8339269
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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58581269
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2nd Dose
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42748355
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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555906839
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2nd Dose
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479923015
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Precaution Dose
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219348
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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202960584
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2nd Dose
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188400250
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Precaution Dose
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682686
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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126895423
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2nd Dose
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117388137
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Precaution Dose
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15328424
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1002828908
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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864364861
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Precaution Dose
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28862660
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Total
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1896056429
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 4th May, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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43
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2nd Dose
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609
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Precaution Dose
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12642
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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79
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2nd Dose
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1158
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Precaution Dose
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30665
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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147397
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2nd Dose
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291584
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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23272
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2nd Dose
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87923
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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33304
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2nd Dose
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319252
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Precaution Dose
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12535
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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6557
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2nd Dose
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72557
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Precaution Dose
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28618
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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5654
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2nd Dose
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47427
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Precaution Dose
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83435
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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216306
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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820510
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Precaution Dose
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167895
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Total
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1204711
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of External Affairs
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and Kuwait for cooperation on the Recruitment of Domestic Workers
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing Memorandum of Understanding between India and Kuwait for cooperation on the Recruitment of Domestic Workers.
Details:
The MOU provides a structured framework for cooperation on domestic workers related matters and provides strengthened safeguards for Indian domestic workers including female workers deployed in Kuwait. The MOU is initially valid for a period of five years and incorporates provision for automatic renewal.
Implementation Strategy:
Under this MOU, a Joint Committee will be set up to follow up the implementation of this MOU.
Major Impact:
The MOU will promote bilateral cooperation in domestic workers related matters between the two countries.
Beneficiaries:
Around 3,00,000 Indian domestic workers deployed in Kuwait. This includes around 90,000 female domestic workers.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Shri Mansukh Mandaviya visits ROPAX Service & terminal at Bhaucha Dhakka in Maharashtra
ROPAX Service from Bhaucha Dhakka to Mandwa commences today
People can now travel in their cars directly on to ROPAX vessel
Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State for Shipping  visited ROPAX service at Bhaucha Dhakka today in Maharashtra. Shri Mandaviya also visited ROPAX terminal and inspected the facilities created for the passengers as the ROPAX Service from Bhaucha Dhakka to Mandwa commences today. Shri Mandaviya reiterated the importance of Waterways as a mode of transportation and said that it has opened new avenues for the people to travel with reduced journey time and it will prove as a catalyst for the local economy.
ROPAX service is a ‘Water Transport Service Project’, under Eastern Waterfront Development. The benefits of this service include reduction in the travel time, vehicular emission and traffic on the road. The road distance from Mumbai to Mandwa is about 110 kilometres, and gruelling road journey takes three to four hours, whereas by waterway it is about 18 kilometre and journey of just an hour.
Currently, about 15 lakh passengers commute annually by catamarans and launches from Gateway of India to Mandwa. There is an exponential increase in the number of tourists and commuters in this stretch. Mumbai Port Trust and Maharashtra Maritime Board recognised the importance of this waterway, and with Government support decided to start ROPAX service from Bhaucha Dhakka , i.e. Mumbai to Mandwa. Mumbai Port Trust has developed ROPAX jetty and terminal facilities at Bhaucha Dhakka  at the cost of Rs 31 Crores. Maharashtra Maritime Board has developed Breakwater, ROPAX jetty and terminal facilities at Mandwa at the cost of Rs 135 Crores.
ROPAX Vessel M2M -1 was built in Greece in September 2019. This Vessel is highly manoeuvrable and has a speed of 14knots, and will complete one way trip in about 45 minutes to an hour. The features of this Vessel is that it can carry 200 cars and 1000 passengers at a time and has a ramp on both sides, hence cars can move in and out of the vessel easily and reduce the turn- around time. . Thus, people can now travel in their cars directly on to ROPAX vessel. Vessel is capable of operating even in Monsoon season, which is a big boon to commuters from Alibag area.
ROPAX service will help in reducing road traffic from Mumbai to Alibag/Goa to a certain extent, as travellers will certainly prefer a peaceful, novel and time saving journey. This will also reduce fuel consumption and vehicular emission, a step towards reducing Carbon Footprint.
Ministry of Defence
94th Military Nursing Service Raising Day to be celebrated tomorrow
The 94th Raising Day of the Military Nursing Service is to be celebrated tomorrow, onOctober 01, 2019. Nursing officers will rededicate themselves to render high quality, selfless nursing care to their patients by reading the Florence Nightingale Pledge on the occasion. Additional Director General Major General Joyce Gladys Roach; Principal Matron, Army Hospital  Major General Sonali Ghoshal will pay homage to martyrs on National War Memorial tomorrow. The Chief of the Army Staff will be the chief guestat a function organized at Army Hospital  to mark the Raising Day.
MNS isthe only all women corps in the Armed Forces. It came into being on March 28, 1888 with the arrival of first batch of 10 qualified British Nurses in Bombay, to organize nursing in Military hospitals in India. In 1893 it was designated as Indian Army Nursing Service and in 1902 as Queen Alexandra Military Nursing Service . In 1914 for the first time Nurses were enrolled in India and were attached to QAMNS.
On October1,1926, a permanent Nursing Service for the India troops was formed and was designated as the Indian Military Nursing Service . The IMNS made humble beginning and their work was universally acclaimed. On September 15, 1943, the IMNS officers became a part of the Indian Army and the members of service became Commissioned Officers. The organization is headed at the Army Head Quarters by ADGMNS in the Rank of Maj General and at command level by Brigadier MNS in the rank of Brigadier.
Enrolment into the Military Nursing Service is based on the selection which is done based on merit at all India level. The candidates are enrolled at six Colleges of Nursing for Basic BSc  from various health sciences universities.On successful completion of the course they are granted Permanent or Short Service Commission in the Military Nursing Service in the rank of Lieutenant.
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Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has not issued any advertisement for opening of dealership/distributorship of petroleum products
It has come to the notice of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas that some unscrupulous persons, by using name and logo of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural gas, have issued Approval Letter for opening Gas Agency dealership/ distributorship through LPG VITARAK KENDRA.
Through this Press Release, it is clarified that Union Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India does not issue any advertisement for opening of dealership/distributorship of petroleum products. It is further informed that Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas does not have any role in appointment/ awarding of dealership/distributorship. The Oil Marketing Companies, based on feasibility study, identify the locations and issue advertisement of dealers, as per the respective selection guidelines.
Accordingly, general public is advised not to take notice of such advertisement/ approval letter.YB
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves Signing of Agreement between India and Peru on Cooperation in the field of Medicinal Plants
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved signing of agreement between the National Medicinal Plants Board, Ministry of AYUSH of the Republic of India and the National Institute of Health of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Peru on Cooperation in the field of Medicinal Plants.
Major impact:
Considering the fact that both countries having rich medicinal plants biodiversity and medicinal plants based indigenous traditional system of medicines and recognizing the existing friendly and cooperative relations, the proposed Agreement will further enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the area of Medicinal Plants. This will be of immense importance to both countries. This Agreement will provide structured framework for cooperation between the two countries on Medicinal Plants.
Implementation strategy and targets:
The activities between the two Parties will start immediately after signing of the Agreement. The initiatives taken by the two countries will be in accordance with the terms of reference of the Agreement and will continue till the Agreement remains in operation.
Expenditure involved:
There is no additional financial implication involved. The financial resources necessary to conduct research, training courses, conferences / meetings will be met from the existing allocated budget and existing plan schemes of the National Medicinal Plants Board, Ministry of AYUSH.
Background:
India is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of biodiversity and more than 7000 species of plants are estimated to have medicinal usage in folk and documented systems of traditional medicines like Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha & Homoeopathy . The Republic of Peru is one of the Latin American Countries which are the biodiversity hotspots in the world and like India, Peru is also having rich biodiversity of medicinal plants and the medicinal plants based traditional medicine practices are prominently practiced by indigenous people.
Considering the richness of medicinal plants biodiversity and uses of these resources in Indigenous Traditional Systems of medicines in both countries and to strengthen the bilateral cooperation, the proposed Agreement on cooperation, in the field of medicinal plants is envisaged.
Ministry of Power
BEE Launches ‘Certification Course on Home Energy Audit’ Initiative
Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration underway
Will ultimately lead to reduction in energy bills & carbon footprint of consumers
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency  virtually launched “Certification Course on Home Energy Audit ”yesterday, during "National Energy Conservation Week: 8th–14th December 2021", marked as Iconic Week under "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav".
A Home Energy Audit  enables appropriate accounting, quantification, verification, monitoring, and analysis of energy use of various energy-consuming equipment and appliances in a house and the submission of a technical report with feasible solutions and recommendations for improving energy efficiency, with a cost-benefit analysis and action plan to reduce energy consumption. This would ultimately lead to a reduction in energy bills and the carbon footprint of the consumer.
The certification program will create awareness on importance and benefits of energy audit and energy efficiency and conservation among students from engineering/diploma colleges. This willincrease employability of youth in the domain of energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, and sustainability.
The Certification Course would enable:
- Creation of a pool of professionals to perform home energy audits based on the needs of the consumer ;
- Domestic consumers to get Home Energy Audit carried out through respective SDA Certified Home Energy Auditor;
- Dissemination of information and raising awareness among engineering/diploma/ITI students, energy professionals, and industry partners about the importance and benefits of energy auditing, energy efficiency, and conservation.
Energy Management Centre, Kerala has been identified as Mentor SDA for the initiative. Other 11 SDAs namely Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Daman & Diu, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Sikkim, and Telangana have expressed their willingness to run the Certification Course on HEA for respective stakeholders in their states. On successful completion of the certification course, SDA will offer the certificate to qualifying students/personnel.
The welcome address and programme brief were presented by Shri R. K. Rai, Secretary, Bureau of Energy Efficiency and Shri Abhishek Sharma, Joint Director, Bureau of Energy Efficiency, followed by an inaugural address by Shri AbhayBakre, Director General, Bureau of Energy Efficiency.
Dr. R. Harikumar, Director, Energy Management Centre, Kerala, gave a presentation on “Overview & Way Forward for Certification Course on Home Energy Audit”. The launch event was also attended by Vice Chancellors, Chairpersons, Managing Directors, faculties, and students from various Engineering / Diploma colleges and officials of all State Designated Agencies  across the country. More than 300 students from 50 colleges/institutes across country participated in the webinar.
Ministry of Defence
Covid-19 Vaccination Drive Commences in Andaman & Nicobar Command
In line with the nationwide launch of the largest vaccination campaign in the world against the COVID-19 pandemic, the first phase of the vaccination drive commenced for Health Care Workers  of the Tri-Services Command on 19 Jan 21 at INHS Dhanvantari under the aegis of Headquarters, Andaman & Nicobar Command. All Front Line Workers  of the Command will be vaccinated subsequently in a phased manner. A total of 370 doses of the vaccine for the first phase have been received from the Directorate of Health Services, Andaman & Nicobar Administration. HCWs, nodal officers and vaccinators of various units of the Command have also been imparted training in the procedure of vaccination by the A&N Administration and representatives of WHO at Port Blair. The vaccination drive was inaugurated by Lt Gen Manoj Pande, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command .
While addressing personnel at the ceremony, the CINCAN lauded the commendable efforts put in by the HCWs in managing the COVID-19 pandemic in the Islands. He said that the vaccination drive will not only ensure the availability of a ‘Fighting-Fit’ and ‘Operation-Ready’ Command but will also contribute to the global effort towards controlling and erasing the pandemic. He urged personnel not to believe in rumors surrounding the vaccine and trust the experts in the field. He also emphasized on the need to continue COVID-19 appropriate behaviors even after the vaccination.
Senior Health Officer and 36 HCWs were vaccinated as per protocol with all precautionary measures and COVID-19 appropriate norms being strictly adhered to. In the following few days, the remaining doses will be administered to other HCWs, including those in the outlying units in the Northern and Southern Group of Islands in a phased manner.
With the launch of the vaccine programme in the Command, the Armed Forces have joined the A&N Administration in the final phase of the fight against the pandemic.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Tripura journalists call on DoNER Minister, Dr Jitendra Singh
A delegation of journalists from Tripura representing the "Forum for Protection of Journalists" today called on Union Minister of State  for Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh. The Journalists called for a high-level inquiry against violence and oppression on the journalists of the State. The delegation also cited the example of recent daylight killing of journalist Sudip Datta Bhowmik and the killing of another young television journalist Santanu Bhowmik two months earlier.
Dr. Jitendra Singh received a memorandum from the journalists and gave a patient hearing to them.